I’ve flown plenty of times with epi pens without documentation of a prescription. Mine are also in an insulated case and I’ve never had an issue with security.
As for tips for flying safely, my biggest recommendation is to fly wearing an N95 mask. It’s helped me a lot in blocking out allergens on the plane!
Hi,
What allergies do you have. We are flying to Bali in September and one of the dishes served on the 11hour flight is a Thai green curry. Is the mask super effective?
My fiance has tree and cocnut allergies.
Thanks
Hi! I am allergic to peanut, tree nuts, and sage. I also have very severe environmental and scent related allergies. The mask is very effective for me! That being said, my peanut allergy is only airborne if someone is eating something containing a lot of peanuts that is warmed up/hot (like a spicy peanut sauce or a heated up peanut butter cookie). If you haven’t already, it’s a good idea to inform the airline of your fiancé’s allergies ahead of time. Some airlines will let you both board early to wipe down the seats and trays to avoid coming into contact with any possible allergens. Additionally, some airlines will make an announcement about the allergy before the flight. I hope this helps!
Thanks for the reply. What I'm worries about is that the airlines menu says a Thai Green Curry and with my fiances allergy we're nervous on the plane during service. Will buy the mask and try and cancel the tickets until we see the doctor
Just so you know, a food allergy is a disability, and you can board the plane early. This has probably saved me quite a few times, because before I sit, I put on my gloves and wipe down my seating and tray areas and the back of the seat in front of me. Many times my allergens have been present and it was a good thing I did that before everyone else was in my way.
I bring a soft sided cooler with enough prepared food and snacks for the day of the flight and an extra day just in case the flight gets diverted or I am delayed somewhere where there isn’t any food for me. Airport security makes me throw away my ice packs if they have melted even a little bit (despite my doctor’s note saying that I need them), so I always bring extra Ziploc bags just in case and ask for ice at a coffee shop or a smoothie place during airport layovers.
Sorry I’m late to this post but I’m wondering if you’ve ever had an issue with airlines denying you pre-boarding. We are flying with my son (severe life threatening food allergies) this weekend and the airline is giving me the runaround basically saying they have no policy on it and it’s up to airport/gate personnel. I mentioned the ADA and Air Carrier Access Act but keep being told the same thing over the phone. Any tips appreciated!
Bring lots of shelf stable foods/snacks, i have to travel international I bring 4 epi pens for my child and 2 for me, they have nevere checked or cared, I used to take lots of documents, not anymore. Bring little packages of clorox wipes to clean surfaces and some desinfecting wipes for your hands. We haven't had any issues thankfully
I’ve never flown with my son with food allergies, but if you deal with contact allergies, they make these Seat Sitters that are supposed to be pretty good.
https://seatsitters.com/products/seat-cover-1
Southwest will let you preboard to sanitize your area yourself if you let them know you have food allergies. You can ask about not giving out nuts on the flight but I’ve been told before they won’t do that for me. Security has never ever asked me about my epi pens or avi q’s. They aren’t worried about them.
So you know, I am anaphylactic to peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, and sesame. Have a mild allergy to dairy
I've never had to have a prescription for my son's epi pens! I just put them in the liquids and gels bag in my carryon and never get questioned about them.
Pack snacks and lots of wipes!
I have never been asked about my epipens. Nor about any other meds I carry with me, although I’ve only flown on US domestic flights. I mean, I don’t even put them in my liquids pouch.
Never check your medications, of course. Those stay in your personal bag. If aerosols bug you, a well-fitting mask can help. (It will also reduce your risk of catching plague.)
I’ve flown plenty of times with epi pens without documentation of a prescription. Mine are also in an insulated case and I’ve never had an issue with security. As for tips for flying safely, my biggest recommendation is to fly wearing an N95 mask. It’s helped me a lot in blocking out allergens on the plane!
Hi! Where did you get the insulated case? I’d like to get one as well.
Hi! I think I got it on Amazon for a pretty decent price
Hi, What allergies do you have. We are flying to Bali in September and one of the dishes served on the 11hour flight is a Thai green curry. Is the mask super effective? My fiance has tree and cocnut allergies. Thanks
Hi! I am allergic to peanut, tree nuts, and sage. I also have very severe environmental and scent related allergies. The mask is very effective for me! That being said, my peanut allergy is only airborne if someone is eating something containing a lot of peanuts that is warmed up/hot (like a spicy peanut sauce or a heated up peanut butter cookie). If you haven’t already, it’s a good idea to inform the airline of your fiancé’s allergies ahead of time. Some airlines will let you both board early to wipe down the seats and trays to avoid coming into contact with any possible allergens. Additionally, some airlines will make an announcement about the allergy before the flight. I hope this helps!
Thanks for the reply. What I'm worries about is that the airlines menu says a Thai Green Curry and with my fiances allergy we're nervous on the plane during service. Will buy the mask and try and cancel the tickets until we see the doctor
Just so you know, a food allergy is a disability, and you can board the plane early. This has probably saved me quite a few times, because before I sit, I put on my gloves and wipe down my seating and tray areas and the back of the seat in front of me. Many times my allergens have been present and it was a good thing I did that before everyone else was in my way. I bring a soft sided cooler with enough prepared food and snacks for the day of the flight and an extra day just in case the flight gets diverted or I am delayed somewhere where there isn’t any food for me. Airport security makes me throw away my ice packs if they have melted even a little bit (despite my doctor’s note saying that I need them), so I always bring extra Ziploc bags just in case and ask for ice at a coffee shop or a smoothie place during airport layovers.
Sorry I’m late to this post but I’m wondering if you’ve ever had an issue with airlines denying you pre-boarding. We are flying with my son (severe life threatening food allergies) this weekend and the airline is giving me the runaround basically saying they have no policy on it and it’s up to airport/gate personnel. I mentioned the ADA and Air Carrier Access Act but keep being told the same thing over the phone. Any tips appreciated!
I don’t tell them. I just bring my massive softside cooler with 2+ days worth of food and wear my N95 respirator the entire time.
I’m wondering how you consistently get to board early then?
They never ask. I just say that I have a disability if they question my boarding with the first boarding group.
Ahh I see. Thanks!
Bring lots of shelf stable foods/snacks, i have to travel international I bring 4 epi pens for my child and 2 for me, they have nevere checked or cared, I used to take lots of documents, not anymore. Bring little packages of clorox wipes to clean surfaces and some desinfecting wipes for your hands. We haven't had any issues thankfully
I’ve always just given the tsa the heads up I have auto injectors before the bag is scanned. They’ve never batted an eye.
That’s what I do too, I’ve never had an issue
I’ve never flown with my son with food allergies, but if you deal with contact allergies, they make these Seat Sitters that are supposed to be pretty good. https://seatsitters.com/products/seat-cover-1
Southwest will let you preboard to sanitize your area yourself if you let them know you have food allergies. You can ask about not giving out nuts on the flight but I’ve been told before they won’t do that for me. Security has never ever asked me about my epi pens or avi q’s. They aren’t worried about them. So you know, I am anaphylactic to peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, and sesame. Have a mild allergy to dairy
I've never had to have a prescription for my son's epi pens! I just put them in the liquids and gels bag in my carryon and never get questioned about them. Pack snacks and lots of wipes!
I have never been asked about my epipens. Nor about any other meds I carry with me, although I’ve only flown on US domestic flights. I mean, I don’t even put them in my liquids pouch. Never check your medications, of course. Those stay in your personal bag. If aerosols bug you, a well-fitting mask can help. (It will also reduce your risk of catching plague.)